Impactful College-Prep Program Advisor — Upward Bound

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Program Advisor for the Upward Bound Programs (UBP) operating with Reading High School students. The role focuses on organizing college preparation services, developing programs, and recruiting participants across grant-defined districts, with office space at Penn State Berks.

The advisor will coordinate events, advise on college readiness and financial aid, and build partnerships with schools and community partners.

Qualifications

• Understand and articulate unit policies and federal grant guidelines in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated experience in providing direct college preparation services to 9th- through 12th-grade students.
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation high school students from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop, and implement social, educational, and service-learning programs for Upward Bound Programs participants.
• Recruit students and coordinate parent/student events and community partner engagement.
• Advise, tutor, or refer participants on college readiness, financial aid, health and wellness, career services, and scholarships.
• Develop and implement academic year and summer programming in compliance with federal guidelines.
• Maintain effective relationships with school districts, community partners, and campus offices.

Skills

Policy understanding

Federal grant guidelines

Student counseling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Program Advisor for the Upward Bound Programs (UBP) operating with Reading High School students. The role focuses on organizing college preparation services, developing programs, and recruiting participants across grant-defined districts, with office space at Penn State Berks.

The advisor will coordinate events, advise on college readiness and financial aid, and build partnerships with schools and community partners.